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The Seasons May Drift
The Seasons May Drift
The Seasons May Drift
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A woman who wishes for love, falls for a man who isn't all he appears to be! He has a deep secret, one that will either ultimately destroy the relationship or make this a love beyond the universe, beyond a lifetime! What is the deep secret he wants to keep from her? What will happen? Will she find out? What then?

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Release dateDec 28, 2012
ISBN9781301457748
The Seasons May Drift
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Jess Elizabeth O'Connell

❤ I grew up in the countryside, a place with rolling hill, forests, woodlands, acres and acres of fields and hedgerows. I would hear the occasional dog barking or a church bell peeling in the distance. I found such inspiration there. It fuelled my imagination! I began writing stories when I was as young as 7. My first dabble in this field was a poem, and then went on to create short stories in a school foolscap book. The writing bug has always been with me and I love nothing more than creating something from my dreams, imagination and life experiences. I have five books published so far. It is such a joy to share my works. New Interview coming soon!

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    The Seasons May Drift - Jess Elizabeth O'Connell

    The Seasons May Drift

    by

    Jess O’Connell

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    All images designed and created by Jess O’Connell

    Copyright 2012 by Jess O’Connell

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    Dedication

    Over the years I have been inspired creatively by so many people. Some have inspired me to paint or to play music. But in all of my life I had never known so much joy, love, laughter, happiness and so much inspiration as I have but from one man whom I have been truly blessed to have known.

    Throughout the many years I had known Carl, there was always an abundance of creativity. He was a digital media specialist and involved with many companies on a creative level over many years. His enthusiasm for what he did always shone through. His passion for creativeness, research and always seeking fresh ideas, instilled in me the same. He always encouraged me, was very supportive of my writing and when my first book was published.

    He was not only a great friend but also someone who had always remained close to my heart. This is my thank you to him.

    It is with the greatest respect that I dedicate this book ‘The Seasons May Drift;’ for, to and with, in loving and in fond memory of

    Carl Cropley

    ...’And Relax’

    The Seasons May Drift by Jess O’Connell

    Contents

    1. The Lost Island of Nobody!

    2. A Crowded Room.

    3. Expect the Unexpected in Unexpected ways!...

    4. When all else fails...

    5. New Directions.

    6. Tomorrows Dream...

    7. Destiny, Fate or Whatever...

    8. Finding Foundation...

    9. From Now On

    10. Loves Reverie

    11. Falling

    12. Non

    13. Returning

    14. Rambleback

    15. Down to Earth

    16. Musing

    17. Epoch

    18. Recollection of Pieces

    19. Times Essence

    20. At Kroyton

    21. Source Illuminate

    22. Stationary

    23. Core Mending

    24. Recall

    25. Restoration

    Epilogue

    Preface

    It was a memory of gazing at the night sky some nine years ago, that I got the idea for this story. That night, the sky was crystal clear as were the stars shimmering in their multitude.

    My imagination was set on fire and although I didn’t get to write the story then, I have now, and am I delighted to present this, my first novel ‘The Seasons May Drift’ and my first indulgence in fantasy romance.

    I hope you will enjoy reading it, every bit as much as I have enjoyed writing it.

    ‘Through the clouds of the sky, by the stars of the night, she could see only one light!’

    Chapter One

    The Lost Island of Nobody!

    She sat gazing out the window, pressing her forehead against the cool glass. It was raining; the droplets pattered against the glass, trailing their way down in tiny streams. It was just another rainy day in Forest Glen.

    The window was misty from the fog of her breath on the cool pane. Wiping the moistness with the palm of her hand, she could just make out the low lying clouds over the mountain in the distance. The dark waters of the inlet bay and the tiny dotted houses nestling in the curve of the lands edge near the shore line, out further on from the bay was the ocean.

    Ems was her on a break, a break with her ex's mother. A time when she wanted to forget the past, move on. A time for her own healing. Even though she enjoyed Mo's company and loved her dearly, she was still her ex's mother. Mo a woman in her seventies totally amazing for her age, hardy and headstrong, a woman with set old fashioned values. She had tightly curled short hair, wore glasses and always a gold cross necklace, and flat American shoes. She cooked country style too!

    Over the course of the time at Forest Glen, Emma realised how much more there was too life. How she enjoyed running along the small country side roads, often these would take her to the small beach, where sometimes she would cry, as she couldn't figure her place in the world.

    A lost island of nobody in a world full of others who knew her not...but where was...where was love in all of this?! Was it out there among the hills, the mountains, beyond the sea, beyond the horizon, beyond the sunset? Her dreams would carry her to beyond what she could see in front of her, the small inlet bay, the distant town, the rolling sea to beyond the shores line. The horizon was out there! She moved away strands of hair that were blowing in her face, as she looked out across the bay to the sea as it kissed the ocean and drifted away to beyond the horizon. ''If only!'' she said out loud... She was a bit startled by the loudness of her voice and quickly looked around to see if anyone was about who may have over heard her and mistake her for someone who had ‘lost their marbles,’ but no one was about. She stayed there for a while, having lost track of time only realising how late it was getting when she saw the rotation of light, from a distant lighthouse, shining brighter than before. As she made her way back to the cottage, she looked out across the bay one more time and saw Riverville's town lights twinkling in the distance. So lovely!

    A few days later, Ems would be returning home. It was her last night and it would be back to the city, away from the peace and tranquillity she had found here. From her bedroom window she would gaze out nightly, tonight was extra special as this would be the last time she would see this view. The moonlight casting its magic on the water, the sparkling lights of Riverville, the disappearing and reappearing car lights as they travelled across the mountain in the distance. The lighthouse, and above...the night clouds parting as the stars emerged. One bright star twinkled. Ems closed her eyes and wished upon it, as a tear trailed down her cheek she didn't want a life of nothing, she wanted a life of something, but she didn't know what exactly. She let go the curtain, it fell back into place, climbing into the cool cotton sheets. The moon light streamed through, breaking the curtains block. She closed her eyes and drifted away to dream of something, something nice maybe...

    Chapter Two

    A Crowded Room

    The train chugged its way into the station. The heat of the seat stuck through her jeans. She retrieved her luggage from the rack and was relieved to get out into the cool crisp September air. There won't be much food in the fridge, she thought, on the bus on the way home. The house was in such a state when she left for her break with Mo. Her bed would still be full of clothes and the dishes needed washing...she could not be bothered since she was too tired that to do them. She slept on the sofa that night, with a plan to tackle them the following day.

    The day after

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